James's Guidebook
Sightseeing
In this category you will find the nearby beaches, keys, state parks, historic places of interest, and much of Florida’s famous peaceful and natural beauty. :-)
Come and visit America’s number one beach and see personally why people have voted it to be number one year after year. It is breath taking!
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Siesta Beach
Come and visit America’s number one beach and see personally why people have voted it to be number one year after year. It is breath taking!
This area attraction is directly connected to our neighborhood and is easily walked to in 5-10 min. Enjoy the music festivals and the farmers market :-)
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Phillippi Estate Park
5500 S Tamiami TrailThis area attraction is directly connected to our neighborhood and is easily walked to in 5-10 min. Enjoy the music festivals and the farmers market :-)
My wife and I are annual members of this magical and mesmerizing bounty of over 100 different kinds of plant and tree flora and fauna. Great for the plant lover and nature enthusiast. :-)
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Jardines Botánicos Marie Selby
1534 Mound StMy wife and I are annual members of this magical and mesmerizing bounty of over 100 different kinds of plant and tree flora and fauna. Great for the plant lover and nature enthusiast. :-)
Lido key is directly north of siesta key beach. It is where my wife and I got married so it is not only beautiful but very near and dear to our hearts. :-)
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Playa de Lido Key
400 Benjamin Franklin DrLido key is directly north of siesta key beach. It is where my wife and I got married so it is not only beautiful but very near and dear to our hearts. :-)
Turtle beach is directly south of siesta key beach and it is named because of the turtles that come annually to this area to lay there eggs. You will find sectioned off areas by Florida’s wildlife preservationists that mark where the turtles will hatch. Seeing them hatch and take to the ocean is a once in a life site. :-)
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Turtle Beach
Turtle beach is directly south of siesta key beach and it is named because of the turtles that come annually to this area to lay there eggs. You will find sectioned off areas by Florida’s wildlife preservationists that mark where the turtles will hatch. Seeing them hatch and take to the ocean is a once in a life site. :-)
Myakka is its own nature wonder with thousands of alligators, many bird species, and other wildlife. It’s a camper, hiker, photographer, and nature enthusiasts piece of heaven. Stop by the in park restaurant and order yourself up my favorite and try the gator bites and have your first taste of alligator. :-)
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Myakka River State Park
13208 State Rd 72Myakka is its own nature wonder with thousands of alligators, many bird species, and other wildlife. It’s a camper, hiker, photographer, and nature enthusiasts piece of heaven. Stop by the in park restaurant and order yourself up my favorite and try the gator bites and have your first taste of alligator. :-)
Come to historical Spanish point and learn how the Spanish culture put its footprint on Florida. Lovely walking tours and picturesque views of a beautiful and historical area. :-)
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Historic Spanish Point
401 N Tamiami TrailCome to historical Spanish point and learn how the Spanish culture put its footprint on Florida. Lovely walking tours and picturesque views of a beautiful and historical area. :-)
Food scene
Eat, drink, and be merry describes this category well. :-)
In Siesta Key village you will find multiple restaurants with live music and great food. Many shops are also in this area for souvenirs and a great siesta key shopping experience.
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Siesta Key Village
County Road 789 AlternateIn Siesta Key village you will find multiple restaurants with live music and great food. Many shops are also in this area for souvenirs and a great siesta key shopping experience.
Walts has been in business for over a 100 years and it’s one of my wife and I favorite places to eat :-)
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Walt's Fish Market Restaurant
4144 S Tamiami TrailWalts has been in business for over a 100 years and it’s one of my wife and I favorite places to eat :-)
If you want an expansive menu of all kinds of food and specialty sea food this is the place to go :-)
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Phillippi Creek Oyster Bar
5353 S Tamiami TrailIf you want an expansive menu of all kinds of food and specialty sea food this is the place to go :-)
Great food and over 20 different kinds of daiquiri drinks to try to fill your flavor palate :-)
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Daiquiri Deck Siesta Key Village
5250 Ocean BlvdGreat food and over 20 different kinds of daiquiri drinks to try to fill your flavor palate :-)
I know that this is a chain restaurant but you will find the flavor unparalleled for Italian food. My personal favorite is the chicken bryan. Delicious! :-)
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Carrabba's Italian Grill
1940 Stickney Point RdI know that this is a chain restaurant but you will find the flavor unparalleled for Italian food. My personal favorite is the chicken bryan. Delicious! :-)
I know this is a chain restaurant but they have a multitude of tasty cuisine that makes the mouth water. My personal favorite are the bang bang shrimp tacos. :-)
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Bonefish Grill
8101 Cooper Creek BlvdI know this is a chain restaurant but they have a multitude of tasty cuisine that makes the mouth water. My personal favorite are the bang bang shrimp tacos. :-)
Can you say live music and yummy at the same time. This is the place to have great food and listen to the local musicians and unwind and relax. :-)
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Siesta Key Oyster Bar
5238 Ocean BlvdCan you say live music and yummy at the same time. This is the place to have great food and listen to the local musicians and unwind and relax. :-)
Marina jacks is located right on the siesta key marina and offers great food and breathtaking views of the key. My personal favorite is their Cuban sandwich. :-)
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marina jacks
2 Marina PlazaMarina jacks is located right on the siesta key marina and offers great food and breathtaking views of the key. My personal favorite is their Cuban sandwich. :-)
This restaurant is a 5 star classy and beautiful place for a date night type of dinner for two. They make a new menu for each day of the week. You will not be disappointed with their food, service, and ambiance atmosphere. :-)
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Ophelia's on the Bay
9105 Midnight Pass RdThis restaurant is a 5 star classy and beautiful place for a date night type of dinner for two. They make a new menu for each day of the week. You will not be disappointed with their food, service, and ambiance atmosphere. :-)
Great food and superb custard and ice cream. :-)
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Sweetberries Frozen Custard
2881 Clark RdGreat food and superb custard and ice cream. :-)
Head to downtown Sarasota and enjoy our expansive farmers market. Not only can you get great fresh organic foods but you can also mingle with the locals. Very friendly and enjoyable experience. :-)
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Sarasota Farmers Market
North Lemon AvenueHead to downtown Sarasota and enjoy our expansive farmers market. Not only can you get great fresh organic foods but you can also mingle with the locals. Very friendly and enjoyable experience. :-)
Come get some tasty grouper or a variety of other American and seafood cuisine. Beautiful views and great eats. :-)
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The Boatyard Waterfront Bar and Grill
1500 Stickney Point RdCome get some tasty grouper or a variety of other American and seafood cuisine. Beautiful views and great eats. :-)
Drum circle siesta key cultural experience
Every Sunday at just prior to sunset on siesta key beach rain or shine a wonderful and magical event takes place called siesta key drum circle where various musicians play the drums till about a hour after sunset. It is a site to be had an an awesome experience for the siesta key visitor.
I have taken my coaching clients, family, and friends and this is truly a unique free event where you can listen to music, dance, and play the drums all while the beautiful and picturesque sunset is setting in the background. I’ve personally been going for 10 years and love it. :-)
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Siesta Key Drum Circle
948 Beach RdI have taken my coaching clients, family, and friends and this is truly a unique free event where you can listen to music, dance, and play the drums all while the beautiful and picturesque sunset is setting in the background. I’ve personally been going for 10 years and love it. :-)
Amusement park and Zoo
Busch Gardens is located 45-60 min north from our home and is one of Florida’s largest amusement, roller coaster, and combines zoo parks. My wife and I are annual members and this is one of our favorites places to go in all of Florida :-)
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Busch Gardens
10165 McKinley DrBusch Gardens is located 45-60 min north from our home and is one of Florida’s largest amusement, roller coaster, and combines zoo parks. My wife and I are annual members and this is one of our favorites places to go in all of Florida :-)
With over 50 big cats and a circus like big top show it’s a marvelous place to visit. Veterans entry is free. :-)
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Hábitat de grandes felinos y santuario de la costa del Golfo
7101 Palmer BlvdWith over 50 big cats and a circus like big top show it’s a marvelous place to visit. Veterans entry is free. :-)
If you want to see a variety of sea life up close and personal this is the place for you. From petting the baby fish to seeing the gigantic manatees and everything in between this is a worthy stop for your trip itinerary for the sea animal lover. :-)
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Laboratorio y Acuario Mote Marine
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyIf you want to see a variety of sea life up close and personal this is the place for you. From petting the baby fish to seeing the gigantic manatees and everything in between this is a worthy stop for your trip itinerary for the sea animal lover. :-)
Sarasota Jungle Gardens
3701 Bay Shore RdMuseum
Go back in history with the circus and explore this grand museum to explore a unique piece of American history. :-)
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Ringling Museum station
Go back in history with the circus and explore this grand museum to explore a unique piece of American history. :-)
Shopping
Shop till you drop is the saying. UTC is one of Florida’s largest malls with plenty of shopping and restaurants :-)
You will find an expansive variety of shops and restaurants in this historical site originally created by the Barnum and Bailey circus. It’s a must see destination :-)
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St Armands Circle Shops
300 St Armands CirYou will find an expansive variety of shops and restaurants in this historical site originally created by the Barnum and Bailey circus. It’s a must see destination :-)
Shop till you drop is the saying. UTC is one of Florida’s largest malls with plenty of shopping and restaurants :-)
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The Mall at University Town Center
140 University Town Center DrShop till you drop is the saying. UTC is one of Florida’s largest malls with plenty of shopping and restaurants :-)